New action
Scrape instead of pre-rinsing
Scraping food residues instead of rinsing under a running tap can avoid water before a suitable dishwasher cycle.
Your scenario, drawn
The water before the wash
One symbol = 1 L of pre-rinsing water per load; dishwasher water is outside this count.
Water volume only. Water heating and water-supply emissions are excluded.
Sources and scope ↗Read the values
| Water per load | 12 L |
|---|---|
| Annual difference | 2,496 L |
What changes the result +
ENERGY STAR recommends scraping rather than pre-rinsing. Follow appliance instructions and retain equivalent cleaning. The calculation covers tap water only; extra machine cycles or rewashing must be counted separately.
For a suitable next load, scrape residues into the appropriate waste container with the tap closed, following the dishwasher instructions.
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Documented mechanism
What the evidence supports
Scraping food residues instead of rinsing under a running tap can avoid water before a suitable dishwasher cycle. ENERGY STAR recommends scraping rather than pre-rinsing.
Boundary of the claim
Follow appliance instructions and retain equivalent cleaning. The calculation covers tap water only; extra machine cycles or rewashing must be counted separately.
- Dishwashers
Consulted section (original language): Savings tips: scrape, do not rinse; load it up
Consultation: Webpage / full text
Avoid counting the same change twice
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